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abrandado

[ɐ.brɐ̃.ˈda.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: abrandados
softened, mitigated, mellowed
1. Made softer, gentler, or less severe; having had harshness reduced
His abrandado tone was unexpected from such a stern man.
Seu tom abrandado era inesperado de um homem tão austero.
2. Calmed down, pacified, or subdued in temperament
The abrandado child finally settled down after the tantrum.
A criança abrandada finalmente acalmou-se após a birra.
3. Weakened or reduced in intensity or effect
The impact was abrandado by the protective measures.
O impacto foi abrandado pelas medidas de proteção.
Synonyms
amolecidosuavizadomitigadoapaziguadoacalmado
Antonyms
endurecidoagravadointensificadoexacerbado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abrandado
Common usage in everyday speech
Portugal
abrandado
Standard usage, slightly more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrandar a queda
abrandar o golpe
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